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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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