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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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