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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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