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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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