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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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