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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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