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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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