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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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