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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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