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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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