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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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