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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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