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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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