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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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