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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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