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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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