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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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