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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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