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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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