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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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