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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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