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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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