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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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