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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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