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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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