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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes 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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