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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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