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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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