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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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