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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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