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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. 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 MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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