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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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