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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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