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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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