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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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