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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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