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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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