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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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