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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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