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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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