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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education