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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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