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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate 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 massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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