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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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