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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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