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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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