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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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