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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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