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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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