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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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