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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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