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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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