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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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