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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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