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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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