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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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