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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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