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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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