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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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