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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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