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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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