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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers 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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