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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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