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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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