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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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