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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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