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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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