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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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