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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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