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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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