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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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