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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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