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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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