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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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