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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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