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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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