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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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