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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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