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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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