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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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