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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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