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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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