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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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