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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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