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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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