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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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