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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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