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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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