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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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