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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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