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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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