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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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