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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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