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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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