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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education