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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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