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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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