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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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