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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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