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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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