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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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