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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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