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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for students all over 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 mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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