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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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