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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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