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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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