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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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