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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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