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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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