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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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