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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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