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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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