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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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