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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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