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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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