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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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