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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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