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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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