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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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