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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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