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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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