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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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