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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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