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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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