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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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