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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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