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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important 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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