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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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