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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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