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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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