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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners 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. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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