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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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