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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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