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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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