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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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