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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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