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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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