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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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