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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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