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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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