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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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