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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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