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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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