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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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