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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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