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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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