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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)