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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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