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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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