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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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