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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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