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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)