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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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