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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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