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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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