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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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