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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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