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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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