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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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