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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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