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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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