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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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