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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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