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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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