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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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