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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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