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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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