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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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