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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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