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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)