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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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