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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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