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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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