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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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