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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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