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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes 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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