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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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