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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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