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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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