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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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