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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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