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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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