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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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