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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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