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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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