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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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