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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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