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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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