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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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