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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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