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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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