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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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