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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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