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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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