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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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