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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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