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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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