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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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