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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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