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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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