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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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