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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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