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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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