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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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