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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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