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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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