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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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