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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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