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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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