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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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