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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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