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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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