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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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