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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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