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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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