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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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