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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner 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 e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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