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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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