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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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