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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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