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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part 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 MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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