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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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