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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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