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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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