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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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