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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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