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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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