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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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