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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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