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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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