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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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