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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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