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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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