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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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