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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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