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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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