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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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