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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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