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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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