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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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