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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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