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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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