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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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