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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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