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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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