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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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