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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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