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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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