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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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