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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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