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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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