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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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