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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning 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 these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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