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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources