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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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