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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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