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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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