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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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