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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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