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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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