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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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