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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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