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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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