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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This 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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