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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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