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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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