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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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