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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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