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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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