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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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