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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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