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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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