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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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