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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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