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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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