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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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