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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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