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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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