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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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