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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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