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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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