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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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