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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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