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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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