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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses 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 MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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