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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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