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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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