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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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