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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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