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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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