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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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