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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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