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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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