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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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