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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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