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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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