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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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