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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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