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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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