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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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