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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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