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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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