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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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