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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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