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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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