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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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