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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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