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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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