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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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