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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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