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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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