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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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