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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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