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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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