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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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