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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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