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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business 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 in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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