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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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