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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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