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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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