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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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