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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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