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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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