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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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