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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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