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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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