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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses 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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