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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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