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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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