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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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