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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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