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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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