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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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