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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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