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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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