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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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