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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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