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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)