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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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