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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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