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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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