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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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