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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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