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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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