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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world 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 customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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