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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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