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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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