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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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