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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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