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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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