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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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