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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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