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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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