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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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