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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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