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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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