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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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