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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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