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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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