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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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