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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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