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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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