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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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