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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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