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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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