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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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