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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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