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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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