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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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