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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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