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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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