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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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