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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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