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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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