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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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