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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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