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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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