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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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