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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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