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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major 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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