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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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