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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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