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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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