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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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