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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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