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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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