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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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