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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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