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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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