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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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