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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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