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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people 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 online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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