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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources