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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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