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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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