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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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