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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education