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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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