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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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