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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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