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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)