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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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