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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of 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 massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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