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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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