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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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