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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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