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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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