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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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