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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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