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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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