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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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