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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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