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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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