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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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