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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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