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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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