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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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