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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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