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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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