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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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