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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the 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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