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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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