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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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