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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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