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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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