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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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