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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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