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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning make it possible for people 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 learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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