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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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