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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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