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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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