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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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