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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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