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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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