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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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