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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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