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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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