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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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