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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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