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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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