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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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