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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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