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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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