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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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