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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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