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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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