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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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