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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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