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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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