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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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