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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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