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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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