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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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