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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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