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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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