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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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