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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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