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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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