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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of 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 online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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