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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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