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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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