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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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