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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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