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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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