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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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