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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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