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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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