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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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