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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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