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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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