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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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