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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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