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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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