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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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