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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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