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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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