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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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