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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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