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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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