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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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