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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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