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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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