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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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