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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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