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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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