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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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