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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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