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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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