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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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