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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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