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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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