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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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