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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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