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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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