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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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