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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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