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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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