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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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