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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models 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 organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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