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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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