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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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