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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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