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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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