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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations 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 MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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