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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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