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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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