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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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