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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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