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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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