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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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