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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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