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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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